Home-Based Palliative Doctor — Holistic Care

Hospis Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospis Malaysia provides palliative care to patients and their carers in the home. We are seeking a Palliative Care Doctor / Physician to work with the palliative care team to enhance care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

You will provide holistic pain and symptom management to patients in their homes and teach informal carers to provide care when needed. Requirements include a Medical Degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent), MMC registration with a valid APC, and fluency in English and Bahasa

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Registered with MMC and hold valid APC.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional Mandarin/Cantonese/Hokkien dialects are a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; able to travel within Klang Valley.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic pain and symptom management at patients' homes.
• Collaborate with palliative care team to optimise patient quality of life.
• Educate and support informal carers for home care when needed.
• Address patient priorities and concerns with timely follow up.
• Manage catheter and nasogastric tube care as required.

Skills

Palliative care

Communication skills

Oncology experience

Holistic assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Follow-up care

Catheter/NG tube care

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

MMC registration

APC (Annual Practicing Certificate)

English / Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Job description

Hospis Malaysia provides palliative care to patients and their carers in the home. We are seeking a Palliative Care Doctor / Physician to work with the palliative care team to enhance care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

You will provide holistic pain and symptom management to patients in their homes and teach informal carers to provide care when needed. Requirements include a Medical Degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent), MMC registration with a valid APC, and fluency in English and Bahasa